Jutta Leerdam announces she will not compete this speed skating season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 14, 2026, 5:39 PM
Last updated Sep 14, 2026
Jutta Leerdam, the Olympic gold medalist in speed skating, will not compete in the 2026-27 season. In a video released on September 14, 2026, she stated, "One thing is for sure, you will not see me skate this season." Leerdam plans to take time off to learn new skills and pursue personal happiness, emphasizing she is not ready to retire. The upcoming speed skating season kicks off in mid-November with the first World Cup stop set for Beijing.
- •Leerdam won gold in the 1000m and silver in the 500m at the Milan Cortina Olympics.
- •The Dutch skater is taking a break for personal growth and happiness.
- •The speed skating season starts in mid-November with events in Beijing.
- 5:39 PMYahoo Sports — Jutta Leerdam to sit out speed skating season
"Jutta Leerdam detailed the status of her skating career in a video.
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